In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.

One of Switzerland's glaciologists says his teams are noticing a strange phenomenon in the Alpine country's glaciers: Holes ...

In the Swiss Alpine resort of Kandersteg, officials have been closely monitoring a deteriorating mountain peak that towers ...

A review of data showed that the Birch Glacier was a rarity in that it has been advancing while most glaciers have been ...

The body of a 64-year-old man, who has been missing since part of the Brich glacier collapsed on the Swiss village of Blatten ...

This content was published on Jun 11, 2025 Swiss debates on preserving Alpine life have intensified following the Blatten glacier collapse. Discover the discussion shaping mountain village futures.

GENEVA, June 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - A body found near the Swiss village of Blatten, which was wiped out by a dramatic glacier ...

Authorities in Switzerland are working to identify human remains found during a targeted search around Blatten, where a glacier collapse occurred in late May, Valais police told Anadolu on Thursday.

The small village of Blatten in the Swiss Alps, destroyed by a landslide after part of the huge Birch Glacier collapsed on May 29, 2025. Alexandre Agrusti/AFP/Getty Images.

Swiss authorities evacuated the town of Blatten days before the Birch glacier collapsed, but the resources that allowed them to do that are not available to most countries.

One expert notes that glacier shrinkage has wide effects on agriculture, fisheries, drinking water levels and cross-boundary ...

>> Video of the glacier collapse in Blatten on May 28, 2025. The choice of a new site for Blatten is tricky.